I grew up right next door in Huntley, Illinois. I liked it so much, that's where my husband and I chose to raise our children. We have two beautiful children, Carly and Grant. They keep us quite busy. Once I graduated from Huntley High School, I attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. After I began my teaching career, I began seeking my Master's Degree through Saint Xavier University. My first six years of teaching was at Perry Elementary in Carpentersville and I have been at Lake In The Hills Elementary ever since!